Sorry for being late. I had to write an extra story for tomorrow's dead tree edition
Span update
Outfielder Denard Span, working his way back from a concussion, ran the bases on Friday for the first time in a month.
Span could be close to taking his recovery to Fort Myers, Fla, where he can play in games.
``He's pretty much up to speed,'' McWane said. ``We're going to keep him up here through the weekend, have him repeat what he did (Friday) then see where he is after the break.''
McWane said if Span gets through the weekend with any symptoms returning, he should be close to leaving for Fort Myers. Span will have to have another ImPACT test before he's cleared to play in rehabilitation games.
Other injury updates
Outfielder Delmon Young,, recovering from a sore right ankle, continues to play at Class AAA Rochester. He should be ready to be activated from the 15-day disabled list right after the All-Star break.
Righthander Kevin Slowey, building up his endurance after recovering from an abdominal strain, is scheduled to start on Sunday for Class AAA Rochester.
Looking ahead
The Twins have yet to announce their pitching rotation for after the All-Star break, but indications are that lefthander Francisco Liriano will get the ball on July 14 against the Royals. Righthander Nick Blackburn could start the next game.
Righthander Scott Baker is expected to be moved to the back of the rotation after leaving a start on Tuesday because of an elbow strain. Including the All-Star break, Baker will end up with 12 days off between starts.
